Jamis Exile 1 29r

I have the 2011 Exile 2 and I love it. It's my first 29er. A little more difficult to make tight turns that my Gary Fisher Piranha, but I've been very happy with it. I ride all the local trails around Charlotte and have had no problems with it at all.

2011 Jamis Exile 1

Just bought one. Sturdy bike. I am 6'1" 230. Mine js 21 inch. First bike in 30 years so I can't compare it by experience to other makes but the sloped top tube was a plus on the exile compared to others I tested. The gearing is great and the bike is fast. Just getting into biking and have been riding an old mongoose since last fall. There of course is no comparison between the two. Having a ball so far just riding around the neighborhood with my daughter and building up endurance. I hope to hit some trails soon. Good luck in your search. Thus bike has been great so far.